Eliot Asinof Boeken

The novel offers a gritty portrayal of a baseball player's tumultuous journey over sixteen years, filled with personal and professional challenges, culminating in his long-awaited debut in the major leagues. Eliot Asinof's preface sheds light on the real-life ballplayer who inspired this compelling narrative, adding depth to the story of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.

Recounts the fixing of the 1919 World Series, covering events from the first meetings between White Sox players and gamblers to the 1921 trial and its aftermath.